2011 IIHF University Challenge Cup of Asia
Encyclopedia
The 2011 IIHF University Challenge Cup of Asia was the second IIHF University Challenge Cup of Asia, an annual international ice hockey tournament held by the International Ice Hockey Federation
(IIHF). It was held from May 19 to May 22, 2011 in Changchun
, China
. Japan
won the tournament for the second year in a row after after defeating South Korea
in the gold medal game.
, China
. The tournament expanded to four teams with the inclusion of Chinese Taipei
. The first game was played between South Korea
and Chinese Taipei with South Korea winning the game 13–1. Japan
won the tournament for the second year in a row after defeating South Korea in the gold medal game. South Korea finished in second place while China
finished in third after defeating Chinese Taipei in the bronze medal game. Yokuto Takami of Japan was named the tournaments best forward, Hyunggon Cho of South Korea the tournaments best defenceman and Ren Yamaguchi of Japan the best goaltender.
International Ice Hockey Federation
The International Ice Hockey Federation is the worldwide governing body for ice hockey and in-line hockey. It is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and has 70 members...
(IIHF). It was held from May 19 to May 22, 2011 in Changchun
Changchun
Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin province, located in the northeast of the People's Republic of China, in the center of the Songliao Plain. It is administered as a sub-provincial city with a population of 7,677,089 at the 2010 census under its jurisdiction, including counties and...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. Japan
Japan men's national junior ice hockey team
The Japanese men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Japan. The team represents Japan at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division I....
won the tournament for the second year in a row after after defeating South Korea
South Korea men's national junior ice hockey team
The South Korean men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in South Korea. The team represents South Korea at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division II....
in the gold medal game.
Overview
The 2011 IIHF University Challenge Cup of Asia began on May 19, 2010 in ChangchunChangchun
Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin province, located in the northeast of the People's Republic of China, in the center of the Songliao Plain. It is administered as a sub-provincial city with a population of 7,677,089 at the 2010 census under its jurisdiction, including counties and...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The tournament expanded to four teams with the inclusion of Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei men's national junior ice hockey team
The Chinese Taipei men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Chinese Taipei. The team represents Chinese Taipei at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division III....
. The first game was played between South Korea
South Korea men's national junior ice hockey team
The South Korean men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in South Korea. The team represents South Korea at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division II....
and Chinese Taipei with South Korea winning the game 13–1. Japan
Japan men's national junior ice hockey team
The Japanese men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Japan. The team represents Japan at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division I....
won the tournament for the second year in a row after defeating South Korea in the gold medal game. South Korea finished in second place while China
China men's national junior ice hockey team
The Chinese men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in China. The team represents China at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division II....
finished in third after defeating Chinese Taipei in the bronze medal game. Yokuto Takami of Japan was named the tournaments best forward, Hyunggon Cho of South Korea the tournaments best defenceman and Ren Yamaguchi of Japan the best goaltender.
Standings
| Pl. | Team | GP | W | T | L | GF-GA | Pts |
 |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 32:5 | 9 | |
 |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 24:8 | 6 | |
 |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:20 | 3 | |
| 4. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5:37 | 0 |